UPSC Quiz – 2020 : IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 94

Solution (a)

The Ramakien, literally “Glory of Rama”; is Thailand’s national epic, derived from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Khon is a dance drama genre from Thailand. Khon has been performed since the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Khon is based on the tales of the epic Ramakien. Khon Ramakien originally could be performed by men only.

KHON Ramlila of Thailand is included in the list of UNESCO’s Intangible cultural heritage and it’s a form of masked dance depicting the scenes of Ramlila. It has no dialogues and background voices narrate the whole story of Ramayana.

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=UP-Culture-Dept-to-organise-training-%26-performance-programme-of-KHON-Ramlila&id=373014

Solution (a)

Rangdum Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Gelugpa sect, situated on top of a small but steep sugarloaf hill at an altitude of 4,031 m at the head of the Suru Valley, in Ladakh.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rangdum-monastery-in-kargil-likely-to-become-a-monument-of-national-importance/article29713654.ece

Solution (c)

In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, apex food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday launched a scheme –Food Safety Mitra (FSM). The scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in compliance to the food safety laws.

A Food Safety Mitra is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules and regulations with three avatars viz. Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/fssai-launches-food-safety-mitra-for-ease-of-doing-business-job-creation-11571234476663.html

Solution (c)

Union Minister of Tribal Affair announced the second phase of GOAL (Going Online as Leaders), a Facebook program aimed at inspiring, guiding and encouraging tribal girls from across India to become village-level digital young leaders for their communities. Launched earlier this year in March, GOAL connects underprivileged young tribal women with senior expert mentors in the areas of business, fashion and arts to learn digital and life skills. In the second phase of the program, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Facebook together will digitally mentor 5000 young women in India’s tribal dominated districts.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193829

Solution (c)

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-japan-to-begin-joint-air-force-exercise-shinyuu-maitri-from-oct-17-in-wb-119101501218_1.html